Z--MORA Supply and Delivery of Wastewater Pumps

Questions & Answers / Clarifications

This document provides answers to questions that supplement the Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the Supply and Delivery of Wastewater Pumps at Mount Rainier National Park (MORA). It clarifies information and may require bidders to make pen and ink changes to the RFQ.

• Solids Percentage: The pumps will be used for raw sewage. The Total Suspended Solids (TSS) can be up to 450 milligrams per liter in the summer, which is less than 1%.
• Brand Requirement: The solicitation specifically requires Vogelsang brand pumps only.

Bidders should review these clarifications carefully. If there are any discrepancies between this Q&A document and the original RFQ, bidders must make pen and ink changes to the RFQ to reflect the information provided here.

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation 140P8326Q0016. The effective date is February 25, 2026.

Key changes include:

• Responses to vendor questions have been added as "Attachment 3 Q&A 140P832600016".

• Attachment 3 (Q&A) has been added.

• Offerors are instructed to complete and sign boxes 15A-15C of this amendment and return it with their quote. No other changes have been made to the solicitation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides detailed specifications for two rotary lobe pumps, including associated installation kits and accessories (motors), required for the Paradise Wastewater Treatment Plant at Mount Rainier National Park. It outlines the critical physical and performance requirements necessary for integration with existing infrastructure.

• Pump Type: Two Volgelsang rotary lobe pumps.
• Application: Sludge/sewage handling at the Paradise Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Capacity: 70,000 gallons of wastewater daily.
• Urgency: Replacement needed due to only one fully operational pump and one barely functioning pump.
• Physical Footprint Constraints:
  • Wall to center pipe (left/right): 21 1/8 in.
  • Flange to Flange: 13 7/8 in.
  • Height floor to center pipe (influent/effluent): 10 ¾ in.
• Performance Requirements:
  • Flow rate: 15-90 GPM.
  • Total Dynamic Head (TDH): 26 Ft.
  • Speed: 97-391 RPM.
  • Must be pulsation-free.
  • Must have cartridge seals for easy maintenance.
  • Must have bidirectional flow capacity.
  • Must be compatible with high-viscosity sludge and abrasive media.
• Motor Requirements:
  • 2 Horsepower.
  • 208-230/480 3 phase.
• Delivery: Within 8-10 weeks of award.

This attachment details the precise technical specifications and physical constraints for the pumps and motors. Bidders must ensure their proposed equipment meets all listed requirements, including dimensions, flow rates, head, material compatibility, motor specifications, and delivery timelines, to be considered compliant.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items to procure two Volgelsang rotary lobe pumps, along with associated installation kits and motors, for sludge/sewage handling at the Paradise Wastewater Treatment Plant in Mount Rainier National Park. The pumps must integrate with existing infrastructure and handle high solids content and abrasive media.

• Two Volgelsang rotary lobe pumps.

• Associated installation kits and accessories, including motors.

• Pumps must integrate seamlessly with existing infrastructure.

• Must meet operational requirements for high solids content and abrasive media.

• Delivery within 70-80 days post award.

• Type of Contract: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Ninety (90) days post award.

• Questions Deadline: Wednesday, March 4, 2026, by 1:00 PM PST (email to Sue_Mayo@nps.gov with subject: "Questions 140P8325Q0016, MORA – Wastewater Pumps").

• Quotation Deadline: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, by 1:00 PM PDT (email to Sue_Mayo@nps.gov with subject: "Quote 140P8325Q0016, MORA – Wastewater Pumps").

• Evaluation Factors:

  1. Technical Capability/Relevant Experience
  2. Past Performance
  3. Delivery Schedule
  4. Price

• Award will be made to the offeror providing the best value to the government.

• This is a Total Small Business Set Aside.

• NAICS Code: 333914 (Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing).

• Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees.

• This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) 140P8326Q0016. No separate written solicitation will be issued.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Attachments include: Specifications and a Relevant Experience and Past Performance Form.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a form for bidders to submit required information regarding their experience and past performance, as well as details about their proposed team, including any subcontractors.

• Quoter Information: Requires business name, point of contact, address, UEI, CAGE, phone, and email.
• Contractor's Proposed Team: Asks if the bidder plans to self-perform all work or use subcontractors. If subcontractors are proposed, details such as company name, POC, address, email, phone, and the key trade they will be assigned to must be provided. The bidder must also describe the work activities they plan to self-perform.
• Relevant Experience & Past Performance (Prime Contractor): Requires listing up to three projects with details including Project Title, Contract #, Agency/Owner, Dollar Amount, Performance Period, a description of how the project is similar to the current requirement, and contact information for a past performance reference.
• Relevant Experience & Past Performance (Subcontractor): Requires listing up to three projects for each proposed subcontractor, with the same details as for the prime contractor.

This form is critical for bidders to complete as it directly addresses requirements for demonstrating their qualifications and capacity to perform the work. It requires detailed information about the bidder's own experience and the experience of any proposed subcontractors, as well as their team structure. Accurate and complete submission of this form is essential for proposal evaluation.